Bryan Cox Jr.


Bryan Cox Jr. is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He played college football at Florida.

High school career

A three-star prospect according to ESPN, Scout.com and Rivals.com. Rated the No. 66 player in the state of Florida and the No. 37 strongside defensive end in the country by Rivals.com.

College career

After playing a reserve role as a freshman, he won a starting job in 2014. Despite having hip surgery after the regular season that year, Cox came back to start 12 games as a junior, setting career highs in tackles, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles. Also, finishing the year one sack short of a new career high. Injuries limited his effectiveness in 2016, allowing him to only make 19 tackles in 11 games.

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Cox signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and signed to the Panthers' practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 30, 2017.
Cox was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 1, 2019. He was waived on November 8.

Cleveland Browns

Cox was signed by the Cleveland Browns on November 13, 2019.

Buffalo Bills

Cox was signed by the Buffalo Bills on April 29, 2020.

Personal life

He is the son of three-time Pro Bowler linebacker Bryan Cox.